The Minneapolis Miracle deserves a deep rewind | Vikings-Saints 2017 Playoffs
You may remember exactly where you were when this moment happened, but do you remember everything that made it truly matter?
For many of us, the Minneapolis Miracle overshadowed so much from that 2017 season. The Vikings had been a bit of a confusing team, in part thanks to their own bad luck. They had been forced to cycle through quarterbacks in a way that made their season that year one of the biggest shocks in the league. To counter their surprising offense, New Orleans offered a possibly even more unexpected strong defense, made up by some young players we might before for the wrong reasons.
But, that's football for you. Big plays will dominate our opinions, our memories betray us, and rarely do we get to have the chance to watch something fresh for a second time. Welp, that's why we make Rewinder.
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Directed and edited by Ryan Simmons (@rysimmons)
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Could you do a rewinder on Kawhi Leonard's game winning shot over the 76ers?
We need Pete Webber, who do you think you are I am
@Secret Base Can you guys do a Dez Bryant non catch vs Packers rewind
@noam mosek lord please no
@Fogul McLovin thanks troll
I was there and I almost didn’t go because I was sick, but then I was like the Vikings probably won’t make the playoffs ever again anyways.
I will always remember exactly where I was in that moment. How I felt both before and after. What a magic play! And there was a lot more to the 09 NFCCG than just Favre throwing an interception. Just look up the ESPN coverage the day after
I like joe bucks call better but this still gave me chills
Just here for the egregious omission of any mention of bountygate.
This guys voice makes it 100% better
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SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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As a Packers fan, I hate how this was posted on the day they lost the NFC Championship Game to the Bucs. It made that particular day even more sour.
Keenum was a 3rd string QB
38-7.
The way you guys summarized the two teams was brilliant. High quality stuff I just found your channel but I know the gents who work on it from years of sports journalism. Stay safe and congrats on your great work.
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i thought he woulda at least slow-mo'd buddy missing a tackle and blocking the closest defender on his team from making a play as well... this is a stat video showing how the vikngs got there that year... not how one of our cornerback/saftetys outright threw the game by not only getting bombed on but also takling the nearest db/safetey
Paul Allen may be one of the best callman on the radio. He crushes calls like this every week.
Diggs celebration was one of the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen...Really? you caught a football, all you should have done is hand the ball to the Ref and thank God, or, act like a d-bag...
Then the Vikings got destroyed by the Eagles... and missed out on a home SB appearance. As a packer fan, this made me happy. But still, can’t deny the sheer power of this moment
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Love watching the Aints choke lmaoooooo.
Me and my fellow UH grads will always enjoy this one. Still cant' believe the Vikings let Case walk after that.
pain
I watched this game on my phone, and right as the Vikings step up to the line of scrimmage my phone's internet cuts out. I refreshed just in time to see Diggs standing in the endzone. RIP
After the touchdown they shouldve went for two to add a littlr salt
this team makes me drink
I still get chills from this skolll!
I’m not even a Vikings fan, but this play made me jump for joy. It was just so improbable.
Good stuff, Will.
Can the Beast quake get a rewind?
Frick the Saints and frick Sean Payton. Karma police showed up when we stole two playoff games from them for their bountygate BS. Super happy we could ensure Brees only got one (tainted) ring. One of the greatest moments to watch live in history.
Why wasn’t joe bucks iconic Line used!!!!!
I remember watching this and sadly thinking to turn it off once we were at 3rd and ten But i kept watching. Just one more week to keep our superbowl dreams alive I grew up watching moss and culpepper Knowing keenum and diggs werent that but they connected I screamed when diggs stayed in bounds I woke up my wife lmao
Do the Memorial Day Miracle by Shawn Elliot...the shot that launched a dynasty...1999 WCF
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I liked your deal here, not so much the abrupt stops at the end. I like the crowd, player reactions. I know it’s a little thing you do, but so...damn...sudden.
And the next week they got spanked by my Eagles. That helmet toss is still the coldest moment in NFL history tho
I remember this. I was in my room mourning another vikings choke when this happened I ran around the house screaming for 10 minutes straight.
HAHAHA stupid Ain'ts fans...no more Drew Brees!!! Welcome to non-existence all over again
aldo vs mcgregor rewind
WE NEED A REWIND OF KAWHIS GAME 7 BUZZER BEATER AGAINST THE 76ERS IN THE 2019 ECSF PLEASE
Let’s see some possible rewinds: Blake Snell getting pulled in the World Series, UConn and Cincinnati’s 4OT game, Francisco Lindors grand slam in the 2017 ALDS, Tuas championship winning pass for Alabama
stephon diggs is just that dude
You should do a rewinder on the goal line stand aka 1978 national championship game between Alabama and Penn State, or do the miracle on 4th and 26th
This almost makes me cry I watched this when I was in 4th grade all of my sports teams have been shitty I’m a Dbacks fan a Nuggets fan and a Sabres fan this was my one moment of glory and it feels amazing
Do a rewind on the Mcgregor Aldo fight
I don’t like the new channel name
Troy Deeney goal in the 2013 playoffs
Also...You should have played the audio of Joe Buck on the call in addition to the other call.
This video should have kept going. It should have explained the play itself in more detail. Show the replays and explain the immediate chaos that happened afterwords and explain the part about the Saints players going off the field and being forced back on to the field so the Vikings could kick the PAT. That would have made the video feel more complete. All the background stuff was boring. I wanted to know more about the play and the fall-out. What a missed opportunity...
Recommend 1991 World Series Walkoff in either game 6 or 7
38-7
Drew Brees incredible 4th quarter comeback was overshadowed by this play.
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My man Paul Allen killed that call.
Well well well forgetting bountygate. The north never forgets.
One of the things that really added to the pain of this play, was just how poorly the Vikings ended up playing against the Eagles in the following week. They Basically showed up, confidently drove the ball down the field to score on their first possession, and then decided that was going to be it and called it a day.
38-7
Do a deep rewind on the 2019 NL Wildcard game.
I’ll never forget sitting at my kitchen table with my diggs jersey on watching this play with the rest of my family
Well too bad it was a bad call. Watch it back in .25 and watch cameron jordan left end get blocked in the back/holding. So
PHILLY SPECIAL NEXT
Go Bills
Ever since bounty gate Saints have been cursed
The first in a long line of gut-wrenching playoff exits for the Saints.
That's my quarterback! Go Coogs!
What Vikings fan doesn't remember Darrin Nelson's dropped pass on the goal line in the NFC Championship, January 1988? Another in a long line of Minnesota Vikings playoff woes that ended with this game.
Can there be a USMNT reminder? I think it s/b the John Brooks goal vs Ghana in the 2014 World Cup. Probably the best in US (Men’s) soccer history (yes, even over Donovan’s) in terms of drama, importance, and fulfillment of potential
Thank you thank you thank you for posting this! This was one moment in time I had the privilege of catching. Ah the memories...
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DIGGS
and Keenum became trash when he went to Denver.
No it doesn’t beacause we whooooooooped em in the nfc championship 🤣🤣
Then the Vikings proceeded to get decimated by the NFC East (Eagles) again in the NFC Championship game.
I remember saying "There is gonna be a flag because we are the vikings!" but when the play counted I flipped out. I ran outside in the snow barefoot.
Watching this live is still the craziest thing I have ever witnessed.
The 1998 Vikings are still the greatest of all time. Possibly the greatest team of all time. When you can go out there and have your QB laughing while they're up at the line of scrimmage, you know you've got confidence for days in the talent around you. Nobody could touch them. Except the Bucs, or rather, Mike Alstott. He was such a beast! He won that game against us on his own.
We need a philly special rewind
Would be cool to see one about the blues Stanley cup win in 2019
Legend has it, that helmet never came down.
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Threw his helmet 💪 then got their ass kicked by phillie 😂 50
This game revealed to me to what extent outcomes are influenced in professional sports. I was only suspicious at the time. But the person working with me was convinced sports was fixed on some degree after "the play"
Was needing that in the afc championship game 😭😭 next year. We will be back.
This was also the beginning of a stretch of years laughing at the salty salty saints fans
Keenum slept on my cousins couch when I think he was trying out for the Texans.
Shout out to the Rams and Buccaneers for helping the Vikings keep the 09 revenge tour alive.
All this to get absolutely slapped by the Eagles in the NFC Championship
Nick Foles is chuckling while watching this video
I wonder what happened to the Vikings the following week? They beat the Eagles with the scrub backup QB, right?
Marcus williams got hit with that user fail
If he stepped out they still could have kicked to win
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Helmet toss gives me chills every time
The Saints didn’t “need to shut down some special players” to win that game. They just needed to tackle a guy. Thats it. Not to mention tackle a guy who is airborn so cant control himself or juke anyone. All they had to do was basically run into a person. 10 sec left no timeout from own 39....you dont “NEED to SHUT DOWN some SPECIAL PLAYERS...”
Idk if y’all would ever do it but if y’all did a rewind of Jay Bruce’s 2010 walk off home run to clinch the NL central
Aints deserve it with their garbage team. haha
All I know is I called it before the drive started that the Vikings would get a crazy touchdown and win. For some reason I just had a feeling that there was no way the Vikings were going to lose the whole game. Didn’t really have a rooting interest but I felt it
All the moments of Super Bowl 52
Didn't mention the Bounty hunting in 2009? Smh
Do Sam Holbrook’s “Infield Fly” from the 2012 NLWC